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Canon EOS C500 Mark II (EF or PL Mount)

Canon

Abel Code: C500EF

Mfr. Code: 3794C002

Description

This digital cinema camera features a 5.9K full-frame CMOS sensor, 15+ stops of dynamic range, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with support for Touch AF & Face Detection AF, and a user-changeable lens mount (EF included).

Key Highlights

5-axis electronic image stabilization
User-changeable lens mount
DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor

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Overview

The Canon EOS C500 Mark II - EF Mount combines impressive usability and imaging power in a customizable, full frame cinema camera designed for creative freedom. The lightweight camera body is equipped with Canon's 5.9K full-frame CMOS sensor, capable of over 15 stops of dynamic range and a color gamut that exceeds ITU-R BT.2020 to deliver outstanding imagery.

The 38.1mm x 20.1mm sensor captures footage in a variety of shooting modes, including Super 35mm and Super 16mm, with exceptional low-noise performance. The newly developed DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor expands functionality and flexibility by enabling features such as 5.9K recording, internal recording of Canon Cinema RAW Light, and Dual Pixel Autofocus.

The Cinema EOS C500 Mark II is extremely adaptable to virtually any type of production, thanks to its modular design. Three expansion units and user-changeable lens mounts (choose from EF, Locking EF (EF-C), and PL Mounts) enable operators to build their ideal cinema system.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This version of the camera features a standard EF Mount.

Features:

5.9K Full Frame CMOS Sensor, with support for Super 35mm and Super 16mm crop modes
User-changeable lens mount provides freedom to use a wide range of optics
Newly developed DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor
Canon RAW Light & XF-AVC Recording
Proxy Recording
Anamorphic Lens Support
5-axis Electronic Image Stabilization
Modular Design with three available Expansion Units allows a high level of connectivity and interoperability
3" touchscreen LCD Monitor (LM-V2)
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with support for Touch AF & Face Detection AF
Canon Log 2 & Log 3 Support
4-Channel Audio Recording
Support for Custom User LUTs

Specifications:

Image Sensing Device

Sensor

Full-frame / Super 35mm (crop) / Super 16mm (crop)(6062 x 3432):
CMOS Sensor with DAF Technology

Signal-to-noise ratio

In the 59.94 Hz mode: 66 dB (Typical)
[Full size/3840x2160/29.97P. Canon Log2 Base Sensitivity ISO 800 (Dynamic Range 1600%)]
In the 50.00 Hz mode: 66 dB (Typical)
[Full size/3840x2160/25.00P. Canon Log2 Base Sensitivity ISO 800 (Dynamic Range 1600%)]

Dynamic Range

Canon Log 2: 1600% / 15+ stops (at ISO 800)
Canon Log 3: 1600% / 14 stops (at ISO 800)⁰²

Horizontal resolution

Depends on the lens used

Sensitivity

59.94 Hz f/10 (2048x1080/59.94P) or f/14 (1920x1080/29.97P)
50.00 Hz f/11 (2048x1080/50.00P) or f/16 (1920x1080/25.00P) ⁰¹

All values for ISO 800, 2000 lux, and reflections rate or 89.9%
* Some lens specification may not enable these f-numbers

Total Pixels

Approx. 20.8 Megapixels (6062 x 3432)

Number of Effective Pixels

Approx. 18.69 Megapixels (5952 x 3140):
When 5952 x 3140, 4096 x 2160 or 2048 x 1080 is selected

Approx. 17.52 Megapixels (5580 x 3140):
When 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080 is selected as the resolution

Lens Mount

Lens Mount

Canon EF mount with support for EF and EF-S lenses
Optional Interchangeable Mounts: PL and EF-C Locking

Exposure

Exposure Modes

(1) Manual exposure based on shutter setting, iris setting, ISO/gain setting and ND filter setting
(2) Push auto iris control, auto iris control
(Light metering system selection, shift possible)

Shutter Setting

Speed, Angle, Clear Scan, Slow, or Off mode selected
Either 1/3 or 1/4 steps selected as speed increment

Iris Setting

Can be set to 1/2-stop, 1/3-stop or Fine
(1) Push auto iris control
(2) Auto iris control

Lenses that support Auto Iris:

EF Lenses
EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM	EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM	EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM	EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
COMPACT SERVO Lenses
CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S
CN-E 70-200mm T4.4L IS KAS S
CINE-SERVO Lenses
CN7×17 KAS S/E1	CN20×50 IAS H/E1	CN8x15 IAS S/E1
CN7×17 KAS S/P1	CN20×50 IAS H/P1	CN8x15 IAS S/P1
CN10x25 IAS S/E1	CN10x25 IAS S/P1
ENG Broadcast Lenses 2/3" mount lenses which allow for 12-pin communication using B4 mount
HJ14ex4.3B IASES	HJ18ex7.6B IASES	HJ24ex7.5B IASES
HJ17ex7.6B IASE S	HJ22ex7.6B IASE S	CJ45ex9.7B IASE-V H
CJ45ex13.6B IASE-V H	CJ24ex7.5B IASE S	CJ14ex4.3B IASE S
CJ18ex7.6B IASE S	CJ15ex4.3B IASE S	CJ20ex5.0B IASE S
CJ25ex7.6B IASE S

ISO/Gain

1 step, 1/3 step settings
[*100 - 160 - 25600 - 102400*]
*When the sensitivity is expanded

ISO Speed Displays: Users can select from the following 2 display formats:

1-stop display	[100, 200, 400] 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, [51200, 102400] [---] Displayed when ISO extended range is ON.
1/3 stop display	[100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640] 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000, 20000, 25600, [32000, 40000, 51200, 64000, 80000, 102400] [---] Displayed when ISO extended range is ON.

Gain (dB) Displays

Normal	[-6 dB, -3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB] 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB, 21 dB, 24 dB, 27 dB, 30 dB, 33 dB, 36 dB, 39 dB, 42 dB, [45 dB, 48 dB, 51 dB, 54 dB] [---] Displayed when Gain extended range is ON.
Fine	When the extended range is OFF: Can be set from 12 dB to 42 dB in 0.5 dB increments When the extended range is ON: Can be set from -2 dB to 54 dB in 0.5 dB increments

The minimum sensitivity need to obtain the recommended dynamic range depends on the gamma curve.
BT.709 Normal	BT.709 Wide DR/HLG	Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3 / PQ
ISO 160 (Gain -2 dB) and more	ISO 400 (Gain 6 dB) and more	ISO 800 (Gain 12 dB) and more

ND Filter

Internal ND filters with 5 density settings (2, 4, 6, 8*, 10* stops)
*When expansion is selected

Focus Control / Assist

Focus Control

Dual Pixel CMOS AF (DAF), Manual Focus,
One-Shot AF, Continuous AF, AF- Boosted MF, Face Detection AF*
* Only lenses that support AF functions can be used in these modes

Focus Guide

Available; displays focus status or unfocused status using the AF signal.

LCD Monitor

LCD Monitor

LM-V2 LCD Monitor

White Balance

White Balance

AWB, Kelvin setting (setting range: 2000K-15000K), Daylight, Tungsten, Set (A/B)

System Frequency Selection

Standardized Frame Rates

59.94 Hz mode: 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P/23.98P
50.00 Hz mode: 50.00i/50.00P/25.00P
24.00 Hz mode: 24.00P

Slow and Fast Motion

If recording Is performed at a frame rate which is below the frame rate of the recording format, so-called "undercranking" shooting results, and a fast motion effect will be obtained. Conversely, if recording is performed at a frame rate which exceeds the frame rate of the recording format, so-called "overcranking" shooting results, and a slow motion effect will be obtained.

During Slow and Fast Motion Recording external timecode input is not permitted and Timecode output is disabled. If Timecode "Free Run" was specified before S&F is selected, the setting switches to "RecRun." No sound is recorded.

	Resolution	Sensor Mode/Available Frame Rates
XF-AVC	4096x2160/3840x2160 (810/410 Mbps)	[Full Frame / Super 35 mm (Cropped)] 59.94P / 29.97P / 50.00P / 25.00P : 15 - 60 24.00P / 23.98P : 12 - 60
	2048x1080/1920x1080 (310/160 Mbps)	[Full Frame / Super 35 mm (Cropped)] 59.94P / 29.97P / 50.00P / 25.00P : 15 - 60 24.00P / 23.98P : 12 - 60 [Super 16 mm (Cropped)] 59.94P / 29.97P / 50.00P / 25.00P : 15 - 120 24.00P / 23.98P : 12 - 120
	2048x1080 (35/24 Mbps)	59.94P / 29.97P / 50.00P / 25.00P : 15 - 120 24.00P / 23.98P : 12 - 120

RAWⁱⁱ

Resolution	Frame Rate	Bit Rate / Color Depth
5952 x 3140	59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P / 24.00P	2.1 Gbps / 10 bit
		2.1 Gbps / 12 bit
4192 x 3140 （4：3）	59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P / 24.00P	1.48 Gbps / 10 bit
		1.48 Gbps / 12 bit
3768 x 3140 （6：5）	59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P / 24.00P	1.33 Gbps / 10 bit
		1.33 Gbps / 12 bit
4096 x 2160	59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P / 24.00P	1 Gbps / 10 bit
		1 Gbps / 12 bit
2048 x 1080	59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P / 24.00P	250 Mbps / 10 bit
		250 Mbps / 12 bit

Cinema RAW Light HQ, ST, LT 12-bitⁱⁱⁱ

Resolution	Recording Format	59.94Hz			24.00Hz
Resolution	Recording Format	59.94P	29.97P	23.98P	24.00P
5952 x 3140	RAW HQ	-	2.12 Gbps	1.7 Gbps	1.7 Gbps
	RAW ST	2.09 Gbps	1.05 Gbps	835 Mbps	836 Mbps
	RAW LT	1.36 Gbps	679 Mbps	543 Mbps	544 Mbps
4192 x 3140 （4:3）	RAW HQ	-	1.5 Gbps	1.2 Gbps	1.2 Gbps
	RAW ST	1.48 Gbps	737 Mbps	590 Mbps	590 Mbps
	RAW LT	958 Mbps	479 Mbps	383 Mbps	384 Mbps
3768 x 3140 （6:5）	RAW HQ	-	1.35 Gbps	1.08 Gbps	1.08 Gbps
	RAW ST	1.33 Gbps	663 Mbps	530 Mbps	531 Mbps
	RAW LT	861 Mbps	431 Mbps	345 Mbps	345 Mbps
4096 x 2160	RAW HQ	2.02 Gbps	1.01 Gbps	807 Mbps	807 Mbps
	RAW ST	993 Mbps	497 Mbps	397 Mbps	398 Mbps
	RAW LT	645 Mbps	323 Mbps	258 Mbps	259 Mbps
2048 x 1080	RAW HQ	511 Mbps	256 Mbps	205 Mbps	205 Mbps
	RAW ST	252 Mbps	126 Mbps	101 Mbps	101 Mbps
	RAW LT	164 Mbps	82 Mbps	66 Mbps	66 Mbps

Setting Frame Specifics are shown below:
59.94P: (15, 30, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 90, 120)
29.97P (15, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 90, 120)
23.98P/24.00P: (12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 72, 96, 120)
50.00P: (15, 25, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 60, 75, 100, 120)
25.00P: (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 60, 75, 100, 120)

Recording Media

CFexpress™ Cards (2 slots)

Recording of movies (Cinema Raw Light/XF-AVC), custom pictures, metadata

CFexpress™ Card Recording Time
	Cinema RAW Light			Intra-frame
	2.1 Gbps	1Gbps	250 Mbps	810 Mbps	410 Mbps	310 Mbps	160 Mbps
512 GB	30 minutes	64 minutes	256 minutes	79 minutes	156 minutes	207 minutes	401 minutes

Media	Capacity (GB)
SanDisk Extreme Pro	512
Sony TOUGH	512
ProGrade Digital COBALT	650

SD Card

Recording of movies (XF-AVC (proxy)), photos (JPEG), custom pictures, metadata, menus and other data

Compression Formats

Video

(1) XF-AVC/ MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
(2) RAW: Cinema RAW Light

Audio

Linear PCM (24 bit - 48kHz; 4-channel recording)

XF-AVC (CFexpress cards)

Resolution/Sampling

4096 x 2160 / YCC422 10 bit
3840 x 2160 / YCC422 10 bit
2048 x 1080 / YCC422 10 bit
1920 x 1080 / YCC422 10 bit

Bit Rate

810/410/310/160 Mbps Intra-frame

XF-AVC Proxy (SD card)

Resolution/Sampling

2048 x 1080 / YCC420 8 bit

Bit Rate

35/24 Mbps Long GOP

Cinema Raw Light (CFexpress cards)

Bit Depth

12/10 bit

Resolution

5952 x 3140
4096 x 2160 (cropped)
2048 x 1080 (cropped)

Operation

Time Code

Drop frame* or non-drop frame
* Only in the 59.94 Hz mode
Rec Run, Free Run, Regeneration

Gamma

Canon Log 3, Canon Log 2, Wide DR, Normal 1, HDR-PQ, HDR-HLG

Color Space

Cinema Gamut, BT.2020 Gamut, DCI-P3 Gamut, BT.709 Gamut

In-Camera LUTs

BT.709, BT.2020, DCI, ACESproxy, HDR-PQ, HDR-HLG, HDR1600%, HDR400%, and 4 user uploadable

Playback

Playback Operations

Normal playback, fast forward (at speeds of 5x), fast reverse (at speeds of 5x), frame forward, frame reverse, forward skip, reverse skip, rec review

Clip Display

3 x 4 (clip) index display (RAW, XF-AVC, XF-AVC proxy, photo index)

Clip Information Display

Clip metadata display, custom picture data display

Edit

Clip deletion

Terminal

Input

MIC jack, INPUT terminal (1/2)*, REMOTE terminal (A)
* Digital input (AES/EBU standards) supported

Output

HDMI, headphone jack, MON. terminal, SDI OUT terminal*, VIDEO terminal
* 12G-SDI supported

Input/Output Control

TIME CODE (in/out), Expansion System terminal, USB (for GPS units)
* For the EVF-V50, EU-V1 or EU-V2 Expansion Units

What's in the Box

1 x Canon EOS C500 Mark II Body Only

Specifications

Key Highlights

5-axis electronic image stabilization
User-changeable lens mount
DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor
Supports anamorphic lenses
Touch/Face Detection AF
XF-AVC Recording
Canon RAW Light Recording
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
EF Mount
15+ stops dynamic range
5.9K FF CMOS sensor

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Canon EOS C500 Mark II (EF or PL Mount)

Overview

Image Sensing Device

Lens Mount

Exposure

Focus Control / Assist

LCD Monitor

White Balance

System Frequency Selection

Recording Media

Compression Formats

XF-AVC (CFexpress cards)

XF-AVC Proxy (SD card)

Cinema Raw Light (CFexpress cards)

Operation

Playback

Terminal

What's in the Box

Specifications

Key Highlights

Support for Every Production

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Expendables

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Canon EOS C500 Mark II (EF or PL Mount)

Overview

Image Sensing Device

Lens Mount

Exposure

Focus Control / Assist

LCD Monitor

White Balance

System Frequency Selection

Recording Media

Compression Formats

XF-AVC (CFexpress cards)

XF-AVC Proxy (SD card)

Cinema Raw Light (CFexpress cards)

Operation

Playback

Terminal

What's in the Box

Specifications

Key Highlights

Related Articles & Resources

Support for Every Production

Facilities in NY & LA designed for maximum comfort and efficiency

Expendables

Training

Have a question about Rental?

Company Information

Rental

Sales

Education

Integration / Services

Customer Service

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